The Tristate Household Goods Tariff Conference Inc. is still going strong since its conception in 1936. In that time it has seen many changes, but what has not changed much is the executive secretary, Kenneth Sataloff. He has held this position since 1973 and still has little intention of giving up the post even though he has recently celebrated his 70th birthday.

You are required to keep the information held at the FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, up to date. If you fail to record your current information every other year, even if no details have changed, you face prosecution and fines.

t is important to realize the hard work of the NCMA, National Council of Moving Association. They oversee the 27 organizations that help to improve the moving business as a whole. The NCMA was first established in 1969 as a way to improve the connection between the different organizations and to bring together the industries to ensure a smooth understanding of the requirements of the different aspects of the moving business across America.

The IAM is looking to bring together all the different organizations that jointly affect the moving business. Bringing together different organizations creates a stronger industry. One aim of the IAM is to coordinate all of their events and meetings to coincide with other moving conventions with the sole purpose to save time and money for moving businesses. Another goal is to create global standards for the industry.

It is important that if an accident occurs there is adequate money in the monies claimed to pay for all expenses, including adequate medical care. Unfortunately, the view of the FMCSA in their latest report presented to Congress indicated that the limits were set too low.

The SDDC, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, put forward the changes that are happening with regard to household goods movement in the armed forces. At the Personal Property Forum, members of the AMSA were present and the changes highlighted. It is still important that the contracts are of the highest standard, but a merger means there will be changes.